What's even more egregious is that many of these kids have family members here they could be quickly reunified with. But this administration is throwing up as many roadblocks as possible to prevent that from happening. (2/5)

Immigrant Kids Deserve to Keep Their Lawyers

The Trump administration has jettisoned the way thousands of immigrant children receive legal help. On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services ended the contract with the Acacia Center for...

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Abdul El-Sayed Beats the Democratic Establishment and AIPAC in Michigan Let's hope @democrats.org are paying attention @schumer.senate.gov @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social @johnfetterman.com

Abdul El-Sayed Beats the Democratic Establishment and AIPAC in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens — despite a record-setting $60 million in outside spending in her favor.

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It’s good to see that Rep. Chuck Edwards is no longer running for re-election. He does not belong in Congress. And neither does anyone who is engaged in sexual harassment or abuse.

The Trump administration has now canceled the contract that provided legal services for unaccompanied immigrant kids. That means thousands of children across the country, including hundreds being held in detention, are losing access to government-provided legal representation. (1/5)

Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers ... good riddance

Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers

Congressional ethics panel had recommended Edwards face censure over its findings on ‘hostile work environment’

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"The United Democracy Project, a Super Pac aligned with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac), poured about $3m into helping Bell’s campaign overwhelm Bush on the airwaves. In a post on X, Aipac congratulated Bell on his victory" There are bad Democrats Wesley Bell is one of them

Wesley Bell wins Missouri House primary as Cori Bush comeback bid fails

Wesley Bell wins in St Louis rematch dominated by Israel-Palestine issue

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"If Abdul El-Sayed can win this fall, he’ll have handed his party a roadmap," writes @peterbeinart.bsky.social. "Democrats across the country should be taking notes."

Abdul El-Sayed offers a template for Democrats to defeat Trumpism | Peter Beinart

The candidate has crafted a progressive nationalism and shown his party how to turn Republicans’ financial advantage against them

theguardian.com

Gonna go out on a limb here and say racist cranks who write for extremist white nationalist websites like VDARE should not, in fact, be confirmed to top roles in the Department of Justice.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 5h ago

SCHIFF: You told my staff you stood by your article in white nationalist website VDARE where you wrote, 'Muslim immigrants & their kids seem prone to terrorism' C: I wrote that article in support of Trump's travel ban S: Do you stand by it? C: I stand by that article S: That's all I need to know

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in defining race for Democrats Hey @democrats.org - paying attention? Continued support for Israel's crimes against humanity is a losing strategy @schumer.senate.gov @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social @fetterman.senate.gov

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in defining race for Democrats

Progressive candidate will face Republican Mike Rogers in race to represent midwestern purple state in the Senate

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When all it takes is a few clicks on Amazon or Temu to purchase an illegal e-bike or scooter, it undermines street safety—and New Yorkers like Gabriel Nacato pay the price. We welcome @mayor.nyc.gov's legal action against retailers selling devices that are unlawful in New York City.

Mayor Mamdani Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Online Retailers Selling Dangerous, Illegal Motorized Devices to New Yorkers

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Trump administration targets children amid push to ‘deport at all costs’ #AbolishICE #AbolishTheTrumpRegime

Trump administration targets children amid push to ‘deport at all costs’

Federal lawsuit alleges kids are being repatriated despite many of them qualifying to remain in the US legally

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Another GOP incumbent not seeking re-election. They’re all panicking about the midterms.

El-Sayed: We live in an era where we continue to see a few very small people try to define America as being as small as they are. We can't control the past 250 years. What we can do is build the next 250

the lesson of tonight is that everyone needs to lock the fuck in for @peggyflanagan.bsky.social

It’s official: @abdulelsayed.bsky.social wins the Democratic Primary for Senate! The People Prevail Over Corporate Profits Once Again!

Indivisible for Jarrett Keohokalole for HI-01 Phone Bank! This Thursday, Aug 6 at 6pm! Sign up now! #Hawaii #phonebank #Indivisible

Indivisible for Jarrett Keohokalole for HI-01 Phone Bank · Indivisible

Join Indivisible on Thursday, August 6th at 6 pm PT/3 pm HT as we make calls into HI-01 to get voters ready for the upcoming primary election on August 8th and share why we’re supporting Jarrett Keoho...

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Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All. Michigan... We won. I am so proud to be your Democratic nominee for US Senate. Let's win in November.

Stop Trump's Crypto Corruption! Tell your Senator to Vote NO on the Clarity Act! Check out the link below to connect with your senator! We will win this fight if we work together!

Stop Trump’s Crypto Corruption - No to CLARITY Act

The Senate will be considering the CLARITY ACT, a Trojan horse for deregulation that would only help Trump, billionaires, and foreign governments profit at our expense. We need senators to block them.

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This is the story of how a group of perfectly ordinary neighbors took on one of the worst landlords in New York. And won. Introducing, the Union of Pinnacle Tenants: the short film. Watch the full film: youtu.be/h5dvGKI26ZA

Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis ... the greed of a few will kill us all

Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis

Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage

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Immigrant Justice Summer Call #3: Show Up With a Plan — Roles and Rapid Response Strategies Virtual training from @indivisible.org Thurs, Aug 6th, 8-9pm Sign up now! #NYC #Indivisible #WeLoveImmigrants #IceOut #AbolishICE

Immigrant Justice Summer Call #3: Show Up With a Plan — Roles and Rapid Response Strategies · Indivisible

When an ICE surge hits and there is no clarity on what to do, responses stall and the window to act closes fast. This call trains you on the components of a rapid response: the coordinated set of acti...

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Why would Max Miller resign? Republicans LOVE putting predators in power Just look at President Mc-Rapes-a-Lot

Ohio Republican Max Miller faces growing calls to resign over domestic abuse allegations

Bernie Moreno, Miller’s ex-father-in-law, says congressman is unfit for office as Miller denies allegations

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Second detainee dies after being held at Delaney Hall ICE detention center Shut down the Trump concentration camps And #AbolishICE

Second detainee dies after being held at Delaney Hall ICE detention center

The family alleges Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo was denied needed medication while detained. ICE says he received appropriate medical care and prescribed medication.

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... shouldn't the whole Trump organization laundering money thing be a much bigger story???

Hey #NYC here's a way you can help protect your neighbors! If you see ICE Call or text the hotline - information below Together, we can win this fight Please be on the alert - carry your whistle, know your rights! And as always: #AbolishICE

US cyclosporiasis outbreak kills two people in Michigan, officials say .. this is all on the Trump administration

US cyclosporiasis outbreak kills two people in Michigan, officials say

US sees first fatalities due to intestinal illness, though both had significant ​underlying health conditions

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Trump's ICE thugs are out of control You can't reform this You can only #AbolishICE for good

Whitehouse: "Today I think is a sad and embarrassing day for this committee as it looks like on a party-line vote we are going to advance out of this committee probably the most discreditable person ever to seek the office of attorney general. Let's start with the Epstein files ... "

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